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don't forget our Silver Sapling quiz night on Friday 23rd March at Ellel Village Hall, Galgate. 19.30pm £1 a person to enter the Quiz and there is a great raffle. Venue has a bar for refreshments.... looking forward to see you there ...

Fancy a day out in stunning countryside and no cost involved? Come and join our next service day on site on Saturday 21st April 2018 (10.00am to 4.00pm ish).

Join us in tidying up the site for the coming season. Willing helpers whatever age or gender are always welcome. Jobs, such as re-staking new trees, cutting down brambles, thistles, weeds etc, burning unwanted items, removing unneeded fencing, stacking fallen branches for woodpile, painting preservative to the outside of the hut and our new benches (a very therapeutic job), cleaning out gutters, digging turf toplant wildflower seeds.

Inside jobs include washing down the hut walls and toilet/washroom walls. Making sure all items of equipment are clean and serviceable. If time even a coat of paint tofreshen up the walls. There are lots to do but many hands make light work! Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it. Come for the day, a half day, an hour or two whatever you canmanage would be wonderful. Bring work gloves, loppers, spades and plenty of energy. Drinks will be provided – looking forward to seeing you there. Please look at the website: just google Silversapling to find out where we are. ...

Site Opening & Service Day

April 21, 2018, 10:00am - April 21, 2018, 4:00pm

Fancy a day out in stunning countryside and no cost involved? Come and join our next service day on site on Saturday 21st April 2018 (10.00am to 4.00pm ish).
Join us in tidying up the site for the coming season. Willing helpers whatever age or gender are always welcome. Jobs, such as re-staking new trees, cutting down brambles, thistles, weeds etc, burning unwanted items, removing unneeded fencing, stacking fallen branches for woodpile, painting preservative to the outside of the hut and our new benches (a very therapeutic job), cleaning out gutters, digging turf to
plant wildflower seeds.
Inside jobs include washing down the hut walls and toilet/washroom walls. Making sure all items of equipment are clean and serviceable. If time even a coat of paint to
freshen up the walls. There are lots to do but many hands make light work! Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it. Come for the day, a half day, an hour or two whatever you can
manage would be wonderful. Bring work gloves, loppers, spades and plenty of energy. Drinks will be provided – looking forward to seeing you there. Please look at the website: just google Silversapling to find out where we are.

It is hoped as many of the ‘committee’ and partners/friends can help on these dates with upkeep of site, and also a bit of a laugh!! If you are not able to make it please inform Sheila our secretary on sheilagirlguiding@gmail.co.uk.

The closing date for FTR camp bookings is approaching- payments to be recieved by end of March. thanks.

We would like to ensure you have the dates for this summers FTR camp.

FTR 2018 will be held on the bank holiday weekend of May 4th-7th, at the Girl Guiding campsite - Silver Sapling, Park rd, Silverdale , LA5 OUJ.

2018's theme is BEACH Partayyyy ! (The Sun is on order, we pinky promise )

Amongst our usual brand of FTR excitement and beach vibes, a jam packed weekend of fun and games is planned for your Guides and Young Leaders. Campfires, archery, crafts, camp entertainment, beach BBQ with disco and .....most popular of all.... the team warfare custard assault course will be making a welcome return for 2018 !!!!

This action packed weekend is still only £40 per guide, which includes badge and necker. ( payment Includes everything except food and transport) £15.00 per leader, which covers site fees, necker and badge or £10.00 without necker and badge(leaders camp cost can often be reimbursed by your unit- please seek info from your county camp adviser)

Our F.T.R crew are happy to visit your unit and enthuse your girls about our camp, please just get in touch

Silver Sapling 's AGM is on Weds 7th March at 7 and all members with an interest are welcome to attend. It is at 7.45pm at Bowerham URC in Lancaster, LA1 1LA. Nibbles will be provided. The vacancies of Chairperson and Treasurer have come available and we are looking for someone with great ideas on how to move the campsite forward to become Chair. It is a 3 year term and is a very rewarded role and you will have the support of the committee in your role.Please don't think that if you come to the meeting to support you will be roped into a role, we would only accept willing volunteers!If you would like any more information please message Pat Brandwood. ...